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The Divine Cities Trilogy: City of Stairs, City of Blades, and City of Miracles, with an excerpt from Foundryside
by Robert Jackson BennettA special omnibus edition, collecting all three books of Robert Jackson Bennett’s acclaimed Divine Cities trilogy in a single volume. In a world where terrifying, capricious gods once walked the earth, enslaving and brutalizing millions, three unforgettable protagonists struggle to come to terms with the mysteries these divinities left behind— and to make sure these cruel masters do not rise again. In City of Stairs, an unassuming young woman named Shara Thivani arrives in Bulikov, the city that once wielded the powers of the gods to conquer the world. Officially, she is just another junior diplomat, dispatched by the city’s new colonial masters; unofficially, she is one of her country’s most accomplished spies, on a mission to solve a murder. As she pursues the killer, she begins to suspect that the gods who once guarded Bulikov are not as dead as they seem, and that the city’s cruel reign may begin anew. In City of Blades, General Turin Mulaghesh—foul-mouthed hero of the battle of Bulikov, rumored war criminal, ally of an embattled prime minister—is pressed into service one last time, investigating a terrifying discovery in the city of Voortyashtan, once the stronghold of the god of war and death. Voortyashtan’s god is most certainly dead, but something is awakening in the city. And someone is determined to make the world tremble at the city’s awful power once again. In City of Miracles, the formidable, seemingly unkillable Sigrud je Harkvaldsson returns from self-imposed exile on a mission of revenge, only to find himself embroiled in a battle that may be beyond even his abilities to win—a secret, decades-long war that will force him to confront the last mysteries of Bulikov, the city of miracles itself.
Divine Descendant (Nikki Glass #5)
by Jenna BlackFor Immortal Huntress and cunning private investigator Nikki Glass, vengeance trumps all in the final novel in acclaimed author Jenna Black's addictive urban fantasy series!What happens when fertility goddesses go on strike? Nothing much--except maybe the end of the human race. When private investigator Nikki Glass became immortal as a descendant of Artemis, she never dreamed she'd find herself playing marriage counselor to the gods. But she doesn't really have much of a choice when the crazed ex-wife of Anderson Kane--a god in disguise who just happens to be the son of a Fury--decides to enact revenge by wiping out all of humanity. Somehow, Nikki must convince the two to kiss and make up, but with Anderson now gone AWOL, she'll have to find him first. To top it all off, the cat's out of the bag that Anderson killed Konstantin, the Olympians' deposed leader. Now their new boss--Konstantin's son--is out for blood. With every mere mortal's fate now resting in Nikki's hands, can she outsmart the gods...or will she be doomed to spend the rest of eternity in a barren and desolate world?
Divine Devine's Love Song
by S. A. GarciaIn a world destroyed by nuclear mismanagement, a deformed young man named Trill finds an intact Netpad. Once he secures a working battery, he discovers a story penned by Sam Devine, a hacker who led a rebellion against the insane corporation BCM thirty years before. Sam works for BCM out of necessity rather than choice. He despises the company for its lack of ethics and knows the best way to destroy it is from within. When a staff meeting opens with the torture of BCM's captive enemies, Sam sees his chance: he lies to convince his bosses he wants to further degrade one of the warriors, a man named Pokatawer, and once Pokatawer is released to him, Sam finds they share common goals and lusts. But Sam and Pokatawer are up against a hugely powerful corporation, and they'll have to bring BCM to its knees to escape nuclear wrath and make a life for themselves somewhere outside the company's grasp.
Divine Endurance (GOLLANCZ S.F.)
by Gwyneth JonesChosen Among The Beautiful - Cho, for short - has been alone her whole life. Orphaned, she was raised by machines, with her cat, Divine Endurance, for company. When an earthquake destroys her isolated shelter, Cho leaves to find her long lost brother, cat in tow. She finds herself in a land torn apart by warring gangs, clans and princes, revolutionaries and outcasts, all under the thumb of the distance Rulers, reduced to petty in-fighting to try and gain any power at all. Divine Endurance seeks out the Rulers; Cho instead finds Derveet, a rebel leader. She finds love. Can there be a future for them in this brutal world? What does Cho really know about humanity after being separated from it all her life? What does she even know about herself?
Divine Endurance (GOLLANCZ S.F.)
by Gwyneth JonesChosen Among The Beautiful - Cho, for short - has been alone her whole life. Orphaned, she was raised by machines, with her cat, Divine Endurance, for company. When an earthquake destroys her isolated shelter, Cho leaves to find her long lost brother, cat in tow. She finds herself in a land torn apart by warring gangs, clans and princes, revolutionaries and outcasts, all under the thumb of the distance Rulers, reduced to petty in-fighting to try and gain any power at all. Divine Endurance seeks out the Rulers; Cho instead finds Derveet, a rebel leader. She finds love. Can there be a future for them in this brutal world? What does Cho really know about humanity after being separated from it all her life? What does she even know about herself?
The Divine Farce
by Michael S. Graziano"A Dante/Beckett reduction of human struggle to its lowest common denominator."--Michael Mirolla, author of The Formal Logic of Emotion and Berlin"One of the most original and thought-provoking stories I have ever read...true literary art...Not a word is wasted in this masterpiece. Yes, I call it that. I have read many classics, and I can tell you that The Divine Farce should be counted among them; the finest in American literature."--GeekscribeThree strangers are condemned to live together in darkness, crushed together in a concrete stall so small that they can never sit down. Liquid food drips down from above. Waste drains through a grid on the floor. So begins one of the strangest, most surreal comments on the human experience, on love and hatred and the human ability to find good in any situation, no matter how difficult. Michael S. A. Graziano delights in the macabre and surreal, yet it is his optimism that lifts this little novel. Like The Love Song of Monkey, this book is deeply thought provoking, horrifying, and funny.Praise for The Love Song of Monkey:"Imaginative, intelligent narrative. Twin ideas of forgiveness and mercy twist through this strange, moving, patiently wrought novel."--Publishers Weekly"Fabulously imagined, seriously considered, and very funny. A kind of fairytale antithesis on the meaning of existence. . . . Fantastic."--Spirituality and Health Books"Strange but wonderful . . . like nothing I've read before. A very short book, but the scope is epic in detail. . . . I enjoyed the heck out of this book."--Geekscribe"Should be required reading in the writing grad schools. . . . There's nary a word wasted. What's left is comedy, retrospection, betrayal, tenderness, meditations on loneliness, a love story that survives all attempts to suppress it . . . not bad within 149 pages."--Barnstable PatriotMichael S. A. Graziano, Princeton University neuroscientist, is the author of the novella Hiding Places (New England Review, 1997), the novel The Love Song of Monkey (Leapfrog Press, 2008), and The Intelligent Movement Machine (Oxford University Press, 2008).
Divine Hammer: Kingpriests Trilogy #2) (The Kingpriest Trilogy #2)
by Chris PiersonSorcery: A Threat to the Glory of Istar. Twenty years have passed since Beldinas the Kingpriest assumed the throne. His is a realm of unsurpassed grandeur and wealth, a testament to the mightiest age of the empire of Istar. But evil exists in this great realm, threatening the peace and sanctity of the province. Beldinas must turn to his most loyal lieutenant, Cathan, for help. Following Cathan's lead, the Knights of the Divine Hammer strive to extinguish a foul sorcery that will stop at nothing to serve its own dark ends.
Divine Heretic: Divine Heretic
by Jaime Lee MoyerEveryone knows the story of Joan of Arc, a peasant girl who put Charles VII on the throne - before being burned by the English as a heretic and witch.But things are not always as they appear. Jeanne d'Arc was only five when three angels and saints first came to her. Shrouded by a halo of heavenly light, she believed their claim to be holy. The Archangel Michael and Saint Margaret told her she was the foretold Warrior Maid of Lorraine, fated to free France and put a king upon his throne.Saint Catherine made her promise to obey their commands and embrace her destiny; the three saints would guide her every step. Jeanne bound herself to these creatures without knowing what she'd done. As she got older, Jeanne grew to mistrust and fear the voices, and they didn't hesitate to punish her cruelly for disobedience. She quickly learned that their cherished prophecy was more important than the girl expected to make it come true.Jeanne is only a shepherd's daughter, not the Warrior Maid of the prophecy, but she is stubborn and rebellious, and finds ways to avoid doing - and being - what these creatures want. Resistance has a terrifying price, but Jeanne is determined to fight for the life she wants.But when the cost grows too high, Jeanne will risk everything to save the three people she loves most in all the world.Not everyone is destined to be a hero. Sometimes you have no choice.
Divine Heretic
by Jaime Lee MoyerEveryone knows the story of Joan of Arc, a peasant girl who put Charles VII on the throne - before being burned by the English as a heretic and witch.But things are not always as they appear.Jeanne d'Arc was only five when three angels and saints first came to her. Shrouded by a halo of heavenly light, she believed their claim to be holy. The Archangel Michael and Saint Margaret told her she was the foretold Warrior Maid of Lorraine, fated to free France and put a king upon his throne.Saint Catherine made her promise to obey their commands and embrace her destiny; the three saints would guide her every step. Jeanne bound herself to these creatures without knowing what she'd done. As she got older, Jeanne grew to mistrust and fear the voices, and they didn't hesitate to punish her cruelly for disobedience. She quickly learned that their cherished prophecy was more important than the girl expected to make it come true.Jeanne is only a shepherd's daughter, not the Warrior Maid of the prophecy, but she is stubborn and rebellious, and finds ways to avoid doing - and being - what these creatures want. Resistance has a terrifying price, but Jeanne is determined to fight for the life she wants.But when the cost grows too high, Jeanne will risk everything to save the three people she loves most in all the world.Not everyone is destined to be a hero. Sometimes you have no choice.
Divine Intervention: Stories
by Robert SheckleyThis volume contains eleven stories not previously collected together and not included in any of the other classic Sheckley compendiums published by Open Road.In &“Sarkanger,&” Gregor and Arnold of the AAA Ace Interplanetary Decontamination Corporation take on an extermination job on Sarkan. Things get surprisingly complicated when the target vermin start arguing about who should be wiped out. The ten other stories in this collection are &“At the Conference of the Birds,&” &“The Destruction of Atlantis,&” &“Dial-a-Death,&” &“Divine Intervention,&” &“Love Song from the Stars,&” &“Message from Hell,&” &“The Necessary Thing,&” &“Robotvendor Rex,&” &“There Will Be No War after This One,&” and &“Wormworld.&”From the very beginning of his career, Robert Sheckley was recognized by fans, reviewers, and fellow authors as a master storyteller and the wittiest satirist working in the science fiction field. Open Road is proud to republish his acclaimed body of work, with nearly thirty volumes of full-length fiction and short story collections. Rediscover, or discover for the first time, a master of science fiction who, according to the New York Times, was &“a precursor to Douglas Adams.&”
The Divine Invasion: Valis And Later Novels - A Maze Of Death; Valis; The Divine Invasion; The Transmigration Of Timothy Archer (VALIS Trilogy #2)
by Philip K. DickA science fiction spin on the story of Jesus&’s nativity, from the iconic author of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?God is not dead, he has merely been exiled to an extraterrestrial planet. And it is on this planet that God meets Herb Asher and convinces him to help retake Earth from the demonic Belial. Featuring virtual reality, parallel worlds, and interstellar travel, The Divine Invasion blends philosophy and adventure in a way few authors can achieve. As the middle novel of Dick&’s VALIS trilogy, The Divine Invasion plays a pivotal role in answering the questions raised by the first novel, expanding that world while exploring just how much anyone can really know—even God himself.
Divine Lord of the Universe: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Da DaoWuHuiOn the path of cultivation, one would be able to live a life while defying the will of the heavens. An immortal journey, I'll go. Heaven and Earth, revered the Saints as kings, and the ruler as the heavens. I will step on the road to the peak. In this continent where experts gather and the hearts of people are dangerous, watch how this young man walks step by step towards the peak of heaven and earth, look down on all living things, achieve supreme supremacy and become the God of Heaven and Earth! He opened a new group, group number: 299941745. In the future, the stories he wrote would be explained in the group. The brothers could also discuss some plots in the group and look forward to joining! Do not disturb the author! [Thank you!] Close]
Divine Lord of the Universe: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Da DaoWuHuiOn the path of cultivation, one would be able to live a life while defying the will of the heavens. An immortal journey, I'll go. Heaven and Earth, revered the Saints as kings, and the ruler as the heavens. I will step on the road to the peak. In this continent where experts gather and the hearts of people are dangerous, watch how this young man walks step by step towards the peak of heaven and earth, look down on all living things, achieve supreme supremacy and become the God of Heaven and Earth! He opened a new group, group number: 299941745. In the future, the stories he wrote would be explained in the group. The brothers could also discuss some plots in the group and look forward to joining! Do not disturb the author! [Thank you!] Close]
Divine Lord of the Universe: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Da DaoWuHuiOn the path of cultivation, one would be able to live a life while defying the will of the heavens. An immortal journey, I'll go. Heaven and Earth, revered the Saints as kings, and the ruler as the heavens. I will step on the road to the peak. In this continent where experts gather and the hearts of people are dangerous, watch how this young man walks step by step towards the peak of heaven and earth, look down on all living things, achieve supreme supremacy and become the God of Heaven and Earth! He opened a new group, group number: 299941745. In the future, the stories he wrote would be explained in the group. The brothers could also discuss some plots in the group and look forward to joining! Do not disturb the author! [Thank you!] Close]
Divine Lord of the Universe: Volume 6 (Volume 6 #6)
by Da DaoWuHuiOn the path of cultivation, one would be able to live a life while defying the will of the heavens. An immortal journey, I'll go. Heaven and Earth, revered the Saints as kings, and the ruler as the heavens. I will step on the road to the peak. In this continent where experts gather and the hearts of people are dangerous, watch how this young man walks step by step towards the peak of heaven and earth, look down on all living things, achieve supreme supremacy and become the God of Heaven and Earth! He opened a new group, group number: 299941745. In the future, the stories he wrote would be explained in the group. The brothers could also discuss some plots in the group and look forward to joining! Do not disturb the author! [Thank you!] Close]
Divine Makes a Splash! (Afro Unicorn)
by April ShowersPerfect for little ones learning to swim, this Afro Unicorn story is about friends coming together to help one another overcome their fear of the water!Magical, Unique, and Divine are excited to spend the day swimming at the lagoon. But Divine is afraid of the water. It will take all her friends' powers to remind her that she can do anything--even swim!This empowering tale is the latest installment in the Afro Unicorn universe, which features stories about Black and Brown unicorns embracing their outer beauty and inner abilities.
Divine Martial Might At Peak: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Wu WangchuxinA cultivating genius was struck by a sect and his meridians were completely destroyed. He thought that he could only be a mortal for his entire life. The appearance of a dagger had changed his entire life, so how was his life …
Divine Martial Might At Peak: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Wu WangchuxinA cultivating genius was struck by a sect and his meridians were completely destroyed. He thought that he could only be a mortal for his entire life. The appearance of a dagger had changed his entire life, so how was his life …
Divine Martial Might At Peak: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Wu WangchuxinA cultivating genius was struck by a sect and his meridians were completely destroyed. He thought that he could only be a mortal for his entire life. The appearance of a dagger had changed his entire life, so how was his life …
Divine Martial Saint: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Yi QuLiuNianWhen a Grandmaster of the Dao of alchemy died, he took a God level Pellet and was reincarnated into a trash. What? Destiny from the heavens? A damaged spiritual root? No, I have the perfect spirit root. Rushing into the sky, killing gods and gods, the path that I must walk is the path of slaughter Buddha. If the heavens want to stop me, so what if I kill the heavens?
Divine Martial Saint: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Yi QuLiuNianWhen a Grandmaster of the Dao of alchemy died, he took a God level Pellet and was reincarnated into a trash. What? Destiny from the heavens? A damaged spiritual root? No, I have the perfect spirit root. Rushing into the sky, killing gods and gods, the path that I must walk is the path of slaughter Buddha. If the heavens want to stop me, so what if I kill the heavens?
Divine Martial Saint: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Yi QuLiuNianWhen a Grandmaster of the Dao of alchemy died, he took a God level Pellet and was reincarnated into a trash. What? Destiny from the heavens? A damaged spiritual root? No, I have the perfect spirit root. Rushing into the sky, killing gods and gods, the path that I must walk is the path of slaughter Buddha. If the heavens want to stop me, so what if I kill the heavens?
Divine Misdemeanors: A Novel (Merry Gentry #8)
by Laurell K. HamiltonYou may know me best as Meredith Nic Essus, princess of faerie. Or perhaps as Merry Gentry, Los Angeles private eye. To protect my unborn children, I have turned my back on the crown, choosing exile in the human world with my beloved Frost and Darkness. Yet I cannot abandon my people. Someone is killing the fey, which has left the LAPD baffled and my guardsmen and me deeply disturbed. I thought I'd left the blood and politics behind in my own turbulent realm. But now I realize that evil knows no borders, and that nobody lives forever--even if they're magical.
Divine Misfortune
by A. Lee MartinezDIVINE MISFORTUNE is a story of gods and mortals---in worship, in love, and at parties. Teri and Phil had never needed their own personal god. But when Phil is passed up for a promotion - again-it's time to take matters into their own hands. And look online. Choosing a god isn't as simple as you would think. There are too many choices; and they often have very hefty prices for their eternal devotion: blood, money, sacrifices, and vows of chastity. But then they found Luka, raccoon god of prosperity. All he wants is a small cut of their good fortune. Oh -- and can he crash on their couch for a few days? Throw in a heartbroken love goddess and an ancient deity bent on revenge and not even the gods can save Teri and Phil.
Divine Precipice: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Wu MingGeAt the location where the Nine Heavens Mysterious Clouds rose up, the territory had to be divided into tens of thousands of directions. On the outside, there was the Great Gale Divine Cliff, and inside, there was the Divine Sect's pavilion. He was young and did not know where to be worried about, so he returned the favor to the envoy. After crossing a few days and still coming back today, she asked the two of them if they were in the same boat. He did not wait for the ten-year seal to disappear, and in the blink of an eye, he was gone. When there is a bottle of wine this night, there will be a beautiful woman in between. If the gods and devils were to give up together, he would not lose sight of the sword tomorrow. Close]